Munchak: Griffin has to make play

Safety Michael Griffin failed to break up a third-and-8 pass to Jaguars receiver Mike Thomas late in the fourth quarter, and the end result was a 26-yard gain, and a crucial first down.

Griffin kicked himself afterward for not making a better play on the ball. His other option was to go after Thomas to dislodge the football.

“Whichever one he chooses he has to be successful at it,” Coach Mike Munchak said on Monday. “To me, either you get the pick if you can get it, or you knock it loose. One or the other has to happen and unfortunately neither did.”